Benchmark: Regulatory Changes for Hardrock Mining on National Forest System Lands

Take this benchmark to assess how much you would benefit from taking the course on Understanding the Proposed Rule for Hardrock Mining Operations on National Forest System Lands. In just a few minutes, you’ll gauge how ready you are to navigate the rule’s intent, operational impacts, environmental safeguards, and public participation requirements—and where deeper training will save you time, cost, and risk.

What you’ll get

• A quick read on your grasp of why the rule exists and what problems it aims to solve
• Signals on readiness to choose the right pathway (limited operations, operating notice, or plan of operations)
• Insight into trade‑offs between efficiency, compliance, and surface resource protection
• Clarity on financial assurance and trust funds—and how they shape design, phasing, and liability
• Awareness of who’s affected (including Tribal governments and nearby communities) and how public input can change outcomes

Who should take this

• Anyone planning, reviewing, advising on, or affected by hardrock mining on National Forest System lands
• Operators, consultants, community and Tribal representatives, and public officials seeking a concise readiness check

Use your results to focus learning, reduce rework, and engage more confidently in the rulemaking and project planning process.